Housing Maintenance Technician - Ipswich YMCA

 Maintenance Technician – Make an Impact Through Your Skills!
 Location: Powder House Village, Ipswich, MA

Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys variety in your workday? Do you take pride in working independently, managing your time well, and keeping buildings safe and welcoming? If so, this could be the role for you!

As a Maintenance Technician with the YMCA of the North Shore, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the upkeep, safety, and functionality of our properties. This full-time opportunity is based at Powder House Village in Ipswich, MA—a residential community with 48 apartments ranging from one to three bedrooms.

What You’ll Do:
As part of our larger North Shore maintenance team, you will:

• Complete minor repairs and updates involving plumbing, basic electrical, painting, and light construction

• Conduct routine preventative maintenance to ensure the long-term safety and efficiency of the buildings

• Maintain the grounds year-round, including snow removal, lawn care, and landscaping

• Respond to on-site needs, including emergency maintenance as required

• Ensure properties are clean, secure, and in excellent condition for residents

What You Bring:
To thrive in this role, you:

• Have experience across general trades (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, etc.)

• Are comfortable managing projects independently, but also enjoy being part of a collaborative team

• Possess strong problem-solving skills and can adapt to shifting priorities as needed

• Are organized, dependable, and able to follow through on both scheduled and urgent maintenance needs

• Are flexible and available for occasional emergency response as needed

Schedule:
This is a full-time role, generally Monday–Friday, with occasional flexibility required based on facility needs.

Why Work for the Y?
At the YMCA, you’re part of a mission-driven organization that invests in its team. We offer:

• Competitive pay and a supportive work environment

• Paid training and ongoing professional development

• Career advancement across our seven YMCA locations

• Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs

• Health and dental insurance for full-time employees

• Generous paid time off: 2 weeks vacation, sick time, and personal days

• 12% company contribution to retirement (once vested; no match required)

• Employer-funded life insurance

• 1-3 years relevant experience related to trades including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and preventative maintenance
• Basic computer skills including typing and reviewing online work orders
• Previous OSHA certification preferred but not required, or willingness to acquire certification needed within 6 months

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
• Must be able to lift, bend, twist, and reach as needed to execute job responsibilities
• Must have a valid driver’s license and/ or reliable transportation

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.